BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Research & Analytics Branch responsible for the stewardship and management of post-secondary data, including the Central Data Warehouse, the StudentAid BC Data Warehouse, contributing to the Student Transitions Project data holdings and oversight of the Student Outcomes project. The team works closely with program areas, the Ministry of Finance, public post-secondary institutions and other partners to deliver high-quality analysis, evaluate program performance, enhance data quality, and support strategic initiatives that improve outcomes for students across British Columbia.

The Role
This role provides expert data analysis, data modelling, and advisory services to support the monitoring and evaluation of student financial assistance programs, including institutional performance, funding disbursements, and repayment trends. This role serves as a collaborative team member who quickly adapts to new projects, proactively investigates data quality issues, and consistently takes on challenging analysis requiring initiative and independence.  Working on complex and high-profile projects, the position leads analytical initiatives that inform policy and program development, supports Cabinet and Treasury Board decision-making, and contributes to broader student analytics and data modernization efforts, including the Central Data Warehouse.  This position will bring subject matter expertise from the program and the technical understanding of the data and analysis needed.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology or Information Management or related field and a minimum of 3 years of *related experience, OR
• Diploma in Information Technology or Information Management or related field, and 4 years of *related experience, OR
• Certification in a related field from a recognized institution, and 5 years of *related experience, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 6 years of *related experience.
• AND a minimum 3 years experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) and relational database systems    

*Related experience must include:

• Experience in developing forecasting models. 
• Experience with Report design and development using BI tools, including query optimization and database view development; developing reports and data visualizations via such tools as Microsoft Power BI and Tableau.
• Experience in synthesizing complex and detailed concepts into a plan of action for others. This may include educating the audience in best practices.
• Experience in information resource management, data design, relational and/or object data modeling, process modelling, data analysis, data warehousing and/or business area analysis techniques, data management principles, structured analysis and design, and documentation of business requirements. 
• Experience at leveraging structured and unstructured data sources to conduct quantitative analysis.
• Experience managing complex projects.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience in leading project teams.
• Experience advocating for the needs of the business.
• Experience analyzing financial data for variances and trends and summarizing impacts.
• Experience developing data policy and standards documents.
• Experience with the post-secondary sector 

For questions regarding this position, please contact leila.hazemi@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. 

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. 

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.